OVERVIEW

Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) is Vietnam's largest city, with population over 8,5 million (metro over 13,5 million). Most tourist sites are in District 1, and a short distance from each other. The most prominent buildings in downtown are City Hall, Reunification Palace, Municipal Theatre (Opera House), State Bank Office, City Post Office, City People's Court, Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Highlights
  • Experience the daily life of local people
  • The incredible Cu Chi Tunnel
  • Great learn of Vietnam War
  • Enjoy the local food
  • Visiting the most attractions of Ho Chi Minh City: Ben Thanh market, Saigon Notre – Dame Cathedral…
 
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Itinerary Details

07h00 Pick up from the pier inside of Phu My port to transfer to Cu chi 
10h00 Start visiting Cu Chi: Before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels.
Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens.
12h00 Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch
13h30 You will have lunch at Pho 2000, Clinton's restaurant -tasting local specialty to try Pho and spring rolls… A drink included for your lunch
14h15 Take a walk to visit Ben Thanh market - one of the liveliest markets in Ho Chi Minh City. Simply stroll through the market seeing and enjoying the variety of goods for sale: a bazaar of local apparels, silks and textiles, jewellery and precious stones, souvenirs, a wet market with a deluge of tasty tropical fruits, preserved snacks, candies, and home utensils…
15h00 Transfer to visit Reunification Palace (view from outside), site of dramatic events during the 1975  Fall of Saigon that marked the end the Vietnam War. Then, on to area of Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office. Getting great photo ops of other classic colonial landmarks such as the Saigon Opera House Continental Hotel, and Saigon City Hall.
17h00 (You are interest) We can make coffee round at Rooftop bar at Rex to view the (drink at your own cost). Acknowledged as “One of the Best Bars Of South East Asia” voted by the Newsweek Magazine in 1996, one of “1000 places to see before you die”, overlooking the very heart of the city, the Rooftop Garden is the place that the memories still remain, of which it recalls the world to its past famous calling “Five O’clock Follies”, where international correspondents covered the Vietnam war, U.S officers and GIs had their drinking niche during the 60s
Here you will be welcomed by warm & friendly staff 24 hours a day, and enjoy a round-the-clock meals & snack or savor your favorite cocktail at sunset. There is a variety of high quality drinks to suit everyone’s taste.
18h00 return to the Phu My dock.
19h30 Drop off at cruise terminal. End tours

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Surcharge: Port fee (Pick up inside the dock 15 USD/ pax

Van & Group size:

  • 1 pax: Private 4 or 7 seat van
  • 2 – 3 pax: Private 7 seat van
  • 4 – 8 pax: Private 16 seat van
  • 9 – 15 pax: private 29 seat van
  • 16 – 20 pax: Private 35 seat van
  • 20 – 25 pax: Private 45 seat van

Packing lists: Comfortable shoes or sandal, camera, sunglasses, sunscreenWarm clothes, camera

Travel Insurance: Local travel insurance included on the entrance ticket.

Temperature: Saigon’s temperature in Feb: 86 – 95 oF

Payment methods: Need a refundable deposit (30%) by either Pay Pal or Credit card, to process your booking. - Balance can be paid in USD cash on arrival to our guide. If the ship skips port(s) due to unforeseen circumstances, no fee charge but requires you to inform us 12 hrs. in advance so that we have enough time in advance to release services reserved for your group

If the ship skips port(s) due to unforeseen circumstances, no fee charge but requires you to inform us 12 hrs. in advance so that we have enough time in advance to release services reserved for your group
 
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PRICE & AVAILABILITIES

PRICING IN US DOLLAR PER PERSON

Rates applied from 1 October 2019 to 31 December 2020

Number of Persons 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 - 10 11 - 12 13 - 14 15 - 16
Price Please contact us for best price upon your travel date, number of travelers and specific needs

Inclusions

  • Permit to pick up inside the port
  • Private van transfer with aircondition
  • Excursion as mentioned with all entrance fee included
  • Cable car ticket round trip
  • Vietnamese Lunch
  • English Speaking guide through the trip
  • Mineral water (01 bottle/person) & tissue on coach

Exclusion

  • Requested drinking
  • Tip for guide and driver
  • Any other services not mentioned at inclusions portion
 

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